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Israeli far-right Minister Smotrich says ICC prosecutor seeks his arrest

Britain and four other nations last year imposed sanctions on Smotrich accusing him of repeatedly inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank

The Hindu 19 May 2026 10:12 pm

Indonesia cuts MBG budget by Rp67 trillion in 2026 APBN

The government has cut the budget for the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program in the 2026 State Budget (APBN) from ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 9:11 pm

Medisca and dsmfirmenich Partner to Expand Access to Pharmaceutical-Grade Vitamin APIs for U.S. Compounding Market

-Medisca, a global leader in personalized pharmaceutical medicine, has entered into a strategic partnership with ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 8:53 pm

WIZ.AI Launches Wizlynn: A Reliable Multi-Agent Inbound Platform for Enterprises

At theOne North Foundation AI Community GatheringonMay 14, 2026, WIZ.AI introducedWizlynn, ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 8:49 pm

Indonesian govt urges protection for campus anti-violence teams

Indonesias Higher Education Ministry on Tuesday urged universities to protect members of campus violence ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 8:25 pm

Indonesia urges Israel to free all Gaza aid mission crew

Indonesia on Tuesday urged Israel to immediately release all ships and crew members detained during the Global Sumud ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 8:18 pm

Sunwoda Unveils Motorcycle Ultra-Fast Charging Battery: 80% Charge in 20 Minutes

AtCIBF 2026,Sunwoda Electronic Co., Ltd.(SZSE: 300207; SIX: SWD) Ranked No.11 in the Top 500 ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 8:09 pm

Dubois fossils to arrive in Indonesia next year: minister

Culture Minister Fadli Zon said thousands of repatriated fossil artifacts from the Netherlands are being packed ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 8:08 pm

China calls for stronger engagement towards FTAAP

China called on Asia-Pacific economies to actively explore the pathway toward Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 8:04 pm

Xiaohongshu Business x Singapore Outbound Tourism Forum Redefines the Evolution of Outbound Travel

Recently,2026Xiaohongshu Business x Singapore Outbound Tourism Forum was convened in Singapore. Hosted by ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 8:04 pm

Industrial AI Leader Showcases Full-Stack CIM and Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions in Kuala Lumpur

Gtrontec, a global leader in industrial AI, concluded its participation at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026 at MITEC. The ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 8:01 pm

Indonesia sees geopolitics boosting animation industry

Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya said global geopolitical tensions present an opportunity for ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 7:58 pm

Outbound Travel from Guide-Driven to Interest-Oriented, Xiaohongshu Signs MOU with Singapore Tourism Board

Over the past year, outbound travel has evolved from relying on travel guides to following interest ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 7:57 pm

AstraZeneca Collaborates with Roche Diagnostics Asia Pacific to Help Accelerate Sustainable Ecosystem

AstraZeneca and Roche Diagnostics Asia Pacific today announced a three-year Memorandum of Understanding to help ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 7:50 pm

India Is Hosting the 4th India-Africa Forum Summit: Why Now and What to Expect?

For the first time in 11 years, African leaders and multilateral organizations will convene in the Indian capital.

The Diplomat 19 May 2026 6:40 pm

Indonesia drafts climate change law focused on vulnerable groups

Indonesias Environment Ministry said it is drafting a Climate Change Law aimed at supporting inclusive and ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 6:35 pm

Indonesia pushes heritage sites as economic drivers

Indonesias Culture Ministry said properly managed cultural heritage sites could help spur local economic ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 6:28 pm

Indonesia keeps DME project despite push for CNG

Indonesias Energy Ministry said the country will continue developing its dimethyl ether, or DME, project as part ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 6:22 pm

Garuda retains title as worlds most punctual airline

Indonesias state carrier Garuda Indonesia retained its position as the worlds most punctual airline in ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 6:16 pm

Investing in Indonesian stock market remains attractive: Danantara

Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara CEO Rosan Roeslani emphasized that investing in the Indonesian stock ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 6:09 pm

Animation industry in RI reaches global standards

Indonesias animation industry has shown significant development, with the capacity of its talent and the quality ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 5:36 pm

Indonesia sees strong growth of cosmetics industry

Indonesias Industry Ministry said the domestic cosmetics sector has strong growth prospects, supported by rising ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 5:36 pm

PM Modi discusses ways to boost bilateral ties with counterparts from Iceland, Finland, Denmark

The five Nordic nations boast a combined GDP exceeding $1.9 trillion, and they lead global benchmarks in renewable energy and sustainable ocean governance

The Hindu 19 May 2026 5:04 pm

Indonesias animation industry surges tripling in value: minister

Indonesias animation sector has grown more than threefold over the past decade, driven by a strategic shift from ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 5:03 pm

Indonesian blue crabs clear US standards until 2029, Ministry

The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) confirmed that Indonesian blue swimming crab commodities meet the ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 4:54 pm

Prabowo to deliver keynote economic address to parliament

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to personally deliver the governments Macroeconomic Framework ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 4:39 pm

Indonesia steps up foreign surveillance to curb online gambling rings

Immigration and Corrections Minister Agus Andrianto has ensured that his ministry will step up surveillance to prevent ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 4:11 pm

Govt seeks release of Indonesian journalists detained by Israel

The Indonesian government continues to seek the release of three journalists detained by the Israeli military while ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 3:51 pm

RI has no overflight clearance commitment with US, MoD Sjamsoeddin

Indonesia's Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin told lawmakers on Tuesday that Indonesia does not have any ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 3:31 pm

Indonesias April crude price jumps on geopolitical risks

Indonesias Energy Ministry set the average Indonesian Crude Price (ICP) for April 2026 at US$117.31 per barrel, ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 3:04 pm

MPR deputy speaker urges govt to rescue Indonesians arrested by Israel

Deputy Speaker of Indonesias Peoples Consultative Assembly Hidayat Nur Wahid urged the government to ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 2:45 pm

Press Council urges release of Indonesian journalists near Gaza

Indonesias Press Council urged the government to pursue diplomatic efforts to secure the release of three ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 2:37 pm

Indonesian govt stresses collaboration to protect children online

Indonesia's Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection stressed the importance of cross-sector ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 2:14 pm

Bali considers water taxi route to ease severe traffic in Canggu

Bali Deputy Governor I Nyoman Giri Prasta said that sea routes via water taxi services are being considered to reduce ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 2:12 pm

Indonesia's Danantara sees upside in undervalued banking stocks

Banking stocks on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) are currently undervalued, with price-to-book value (PBV) ratios ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 2:07 pm

Indonesian minister highlights museums' role in cultural economy

Indonesia's Culture Minister Fadli Zon said museums should become spaces for developing cultural capital that can ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 1:59 pm

Five Indonesians seized by Israeli military in Gaza flotilla: MOFA

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that five Indonesian citizens were arrested by Israeli forces who ambushed ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 1:35 pm

Indonesia, Turkiye strengthen strategic academic collaboration

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology is strengthening collaboration with Turkiye in higher ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 1:03 pm

Heavy rain triggers floods in three Indonesian provinces: BNPB

Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) said heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours had triggered ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 1:00 pm

Megawati, Kuwaiti envoy discuss Middle East conflict, bilateral ties

Indonesia's fifth president Megawati Soekarnoputri met with Kuwaiti Ambassador to Indonesia Khalid Jassim Al-Yassin ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 12:16 pm

Xi Jinping hosts Vladimir Putin in Beijing days after Trump: what to know

Underpinning the two nuclear powers relations is Chinas economic heft complemented by Russias vast oil production, likely at the forefront of talks this week

The Hindu 19 May 2026 11:14 am

Indonesia to expand digital social protection trial to 42 regions

Indonesia will expand trials of its digital social protection system Perlinsos to 42 cities and districts in June ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 11:12 am

Indonesia condemns Israeli interception of Gaza-bound flotilla

Indonesia's Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid condemned the Israeli military's ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 10:05 am

Health Ministry urges integrated warning system to combat pollution

The Health Ministry called for a strengthened and data-based early warning system to protect the public from the ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 9:55 am

Indonesian govt says 57,600 MSMEs support MBG program

Indonesia's Minister of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Maman Abdurrahman said 57,600 MSMEs have ...

Antara News 19 May 2026 9:18 am

Elon Musk loses blockbuster OpenAI suit as jury says too late

The swift decision caps a three-week trial that saw a parade of tech titans take the stand

The Hindu 19 May 2026 8:12 am

Indonesia to build massive national sports center in Bogor West Java

The Ministry of Youth and Sports said the national sports center area designated in Rancabungur, Bogor District, West ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 9:58 pm

Pertamina strikes new oil flow at offshore northern West Java well

PT Pertamina Hulu Energi Offshore North West Java (PHE ONWJ) recorded initial production of 1,321 barrels of oil per ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 9:10 pm

BI says forex reserves remain adequate despite decline

Bank Indonesia (BI) has assured that its foreign exchange reserves remain at an adequate level, despite declining since ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 8:41 pm

Indonesia steps up bond market intervention to stabilize rupiah

The Indonesian government is open to deploying various instruments to stabilize the rupiahs exchange rate, ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 8:11 pm

PM Modi receives Norways highest civilian honour

The Grand Cross is the highest grade of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit and it is awarded for exceptional service in advancing Norways interests and international relations

The Hindu 18 May 2026 7:17 pm

Police build 22 meal kitchens in East Nusa Tenggara

Indonesias National Police have prepared 22 kitchens in East Nusa Tenggara to support the governments ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 7:11 pm

Indonesia continues Russian oil imports despite US sanctions

Indonesia will continue the process of importing Russian oil despite the expiration of U.S. sanctions relief for ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 6:47 pm

Indonesian economist urges BI to take more hawkish rupiah action

Bank Indonesia (BI) needs to consider taking more hawkish and preemptive measures to ease mounting pressures on the ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 6:29 pm

Congo announces three Ebola treatment centres in Ituri region amid outbreak

Health authorities say the current outbreak, first confirmed on Friday (May 15, 2026), is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, a rare variant of the Ebola disease that has no approved therapeutics or vaccines

The Hindu 18 May 2026 6:07 pm

Political tensions escalate as Philippines Senate begins vice-presidential impeachment proceedings

The Philippine Senate formally opened impeachment proceedings against the vice president as political tensions continued to intensify.

The Hindu 18 May 2026 6:02 pm

IDX urges calm after sharp Jakarta Composite Index correction

Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) Acting President Director Jeffrey Hendrik assuaged concerns as the Jakarta Composite ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 5:36 pm

RI Govt cracks down on phone scams, blocks 3,000 fraudulent numbers

Indonesias Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs has blocked 3,000 phone numbers tied to scam calls ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 5:35 pm

Indonesia moves to expand forestry carbon trading

Indonesia, forestry companies and carbon standards agency Verra are accelerating integrated carbon trading in the ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 5:27 pm

Indonesia's fiscal performance exceeds analysts' predictions: Sadewa

Indonesias fiscal performance remains strong and has exceeded analysts predictions, Finance Minister ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 5:21 pm

Taiwan would welcome its President speaking to Trump, Taiwanese Minister says

Taiwan Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi said the government was seeking confirmation from the United States about whether Mr. Trump wanted to speak to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te

The Hindu 18 May 2026 5:17 pm

Gov't prepares e-commerce fee regulation to protect MSMEs

Indonesias MSME Ministry is preparing regulations on e-commerce service fees to create a fairer digital ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 5:16 pm

Nigeria, U.S. carry out new strikes on Islamic State in Nigeria: AFRICOM

Northern Nigeria has faced the double threat of attacks from jihadist groups allied to IS and from criminal gangs that stalk villages and carry out mass kidnappings

The Hindu 18 May 2026 5:06 pm

iQIYI's Absurdist Crime Drama 'Born with Luck' Sets New Genre Benchmark

On May 13, iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment platform, announced that its crime drama Born with ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 4:19 pm

RI considers requiring phone numbers for social media accounts

Indonesias Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) is considering regulation draft ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 4:15 pm

WATERTECH CHINA 2026 to Spotlight Two High-Impact Forums

As the global water sector moves toward smarter, greener and more efficient development,WATERTECH CHINA 2026, ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 4:06 pm

DOGO Power Grid-Forming Energy Storage Empowers Green Transformation of Indonesia's Mining Industry

During the 2026 Indonesia International Coal & Energy Exhibition, DOGO Power made a significant debut under the ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 4:04 pm

Daesang to Showcase Global Food Leadership at THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2026

Daesang announced its participation in THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2026, Asia's premier food trade exhibition, to be held ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 4:01 pm

UGREEN Advances Charging Safety Through ATL Partnership and New Power Bank Safety Standard

UGREEN, a global consumer technology brand, has announced both a strategic partnership with ATL (Amperex Technology ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 3:55 pm

Johnson & Johnson Launches 'Gut Tunnel' Experience in Singapore

Ahead of World IBD Day, Johnson & Johnson today launched the interactive 'Gut Tunnel' experience in ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 3:53 pm

AHY says villages key to Indonesia's economic growth

Indonesias Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, said ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 3:36 pm

Getting a leg up on diabetic lower limb amputation with new AI risk prediction model

Personalised risk-based monitoring may soon be the norm for patients with diabetes at high risk of lower ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 3:19 pm

From Bali to Borobudur, Buddhist monks walk in a call for peace

The waves of heat rising from the asphalt of Jalan Ahmad Yani in Surabaya did little to slow the steady steps of ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 3:14 pm

Indonesia steps up Ebola monitoring after WHO alert

Indonesias Health Ministry said it is intensifying surveillance and coordination with global health networks ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 3:11 pm

Cathay United Bank Cambodia Strengthens Digital Finance With Launch of CUBC Merchant App

With over a decade of experience in the Cambodian market, Cathay United Bank Cambodia (CUBC) has launched a wide range ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 3:04 pm

Indonesia ranks first in Global Tax Expenditures Transparency Index

Indonesia ranked first among 116 countries in the Global Tax Expenditures Transparency Index (GTETI) released on May ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 3:03 pm

Indonesia eyes China-made CNG cylinders to support LPG shift

Indonesia plans to import compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinders, likely from China, as part of a strategy to gradually ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 2:54 pm

Indonesia's deregulation push seen as key to boost investment

Indonesias deregulation task force can help foster a more investment-friendly climate by simplifying overlapping ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 2:38 pm

Ministry targets completion of national sports center in Bogor by 2029

Indonesian Ministry of Youth and Sports stated the construction of a national sports center in Rancabungur ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 2:30 pm

TDConnex wins Leading Innovator of the Year award for Electronics at India's 2026 MSME Awards

TDConnex, a global leader in micro-precision manufacturing, has been named Leading Innovator of the Year ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 2:28 pm

Cathay United Bank Acts as Joint Lead Arranger in US$3.7 Billion SMBC Aviation Capital Financing

Cathay United Bank Singapore Branch has further strengthened its position in the international syndicated loan market ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 2:24 pm

Purbaya defends RI's economic stability after The Economist criticism

Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa on Monday dismissed criticism from The Economist, saying the British ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 2:16 pm

Malaysia ends Indonesia migrant boat search, 16 bodies recovered

The migrants were trying to reach several destinations in Malaysia, including Penang, Terengganu, Selangor and Kuala Lumpur for work

The Hindu 18 May 2026 2:09 pm

NTB prepares 13 export villages developing leading commodities

The West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Provincial Government is preparing 13 export villages to develop various leading regional ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 2:08 pm

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship expected to arrive in Netherlands

Crew members who are unable to return home will be quarantined in the Netherlands, the Dutch Health Ministry said last week

The Hindu 18 May 2026 1:16 pm

Indonesia says US trade pact excludes civil registry data transfers

Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid underscored that the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 12:56 pm

RI promotes tilapia as rising export commodity amid global demand

Indonesias Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has identified Nile tilapia as one of the ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 12:14 pm

National defense strengthened by its equipment: President

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said the additional purchaseof the Indonesian Air Forces primary ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 11:17 am

600 street children recruited to join Sekolah Rakyat

The Ministry of Social Affairs has identified approximately 600 street and abandoned children, who have dropped out of ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 11:05 am

Govt encourage tourism village development in Anyer-Carita-Cinangka

Indonesia's Ministry of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions encourages the development ...

Antara News 18 May 2026 10:25 am